Need upgrade advice
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Need upgrade advice
I recently bought my first car, a 2000 Maxima SE 5 speed. 
I want to do upgrades such as a y-pipe, cold air-intake, and anything I can do to make it handle better. What are some good websites to shop parts and what can I do to make my Maxima handle better? I am considering lowering my car about an inch as well and wondering if it's a good idea or not. Thanks for you're time!
I want to do upgrades such as a y-pipe, cold air-intake, and anything I can do to make it handle better. What are some good websites to shop parts and what can I do to make my Maxima handle better? I am considering lowering my car about an inch as well and wondering if it's a good idea or not. Thanks for you're time!
Lower her! An inch drop maaaay even be doable on your stock struts without shortening their life to dramatically! But otherwise, people reccomend KYB ahocks, or Tokico Illuminas if youre looking for the ultimate.
Also, subframe connectors. Search, and purchase from the forums.
Rear sway bar, again.. search and find one on the forums.
Good luck!
Also, subframe connectors. Search, and purchase from the forums.
Rear sway bar, again.. search and find one on the forums.
Good luck!
I recently bought my first car, a 2000 Maxima SE 5 speed. I want to do upgrades such as a y-pipe, cold air-intake, and anything I can do to make it handle better. What are some good websites to shop parts and what can I do to make my Maxima handle better? I am considering lowering my car about an inch as well and wondering if it's a good idea or not. Thanks for you're time!
I want to do upgrades such as a y-pipe, cold air-intake, and anything I can do to make it handle better. What are some good websites to shop parts and what can I do to make my Maxima handle better? I am considering lowering my car about an inch as well and wondering if it's a good idea or not. Thanks for you're time!
George..
you're kind of strange. Super unsupported claim. And don't forget, you better compare apples to apples if you come back with some "proof" please!
To the OP, +1 on the stiffer engine mounts though!
you're kind of strange. Super unsupported claim. And don't forget, you better compare apples to apples if you come back with some "proof" please!
To the OP, +1 on the stiffer engine mounts though!
2013 Models
Honda Accord V6
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Weight: 3552 lbs
Nissan Altima 3.5
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Weight: 3336 lbs
Mazda Mazda6 3.7
Zero to 60 mph: 6.5 sec
Weight: 3594 lbs
Toyota Camry V6
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Weight: 3407 lbs
2000-2001 Nissan Maxima SE
Zero to 60 mph: 6.7 sec
Weight: 3245 lbs
2002-2003 Nissan Maxima SE
Zero to 60 mph: 6.3 sec (manual)
Weight: 3316 lbs
You see? Our cars are f8king slow or just about equal to most MIDSIZE SEDANS now. On top of this, these cars can do this without requiring premium fuel or a skilled driver (manual transmission).
My point, improving the handling go for it but don't bother adding y-pipe, CAI, headers etc.
Last edited by george__; Oct 23, 2014 at 08:27 PM.
Haha. I hate to resort to name calling, but only a truly mentally challenged individual would compare a 2013 model to a 2002 and call that... "apples to apples." Ahahahah.
Especiallllly. On a 5th gen forum.
So yeah. Good point cornholio.
Especiallllly. On a 5th gen forum.
So yeah. Good point cornholio.
It is sad to see how quickly this thread went south. Thanks george. The OP is asking about upgrades and you tell him his car is slow. Nice move.
Like stated above, if you want to compare cars, compare 2002 Nissan Maxima with 2002 Honda Accord!
Like stated above, if you want to compare cars, compare 2002 Nissan Maxima with 2002 Honda Accord!
I'm just being realistic. The Maxima of this era (and probably the gen 6) are average now
Last edited by george__; Oct 23, 2014 at 11:57 PM.
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I've got a bit of a rusty muffler, so mine sounds faster than normal. Even without mods these cars are good enough for daily driving, and mods are a bonus!
I consider my stock 5th gen faster than most of the newer POS' I find on the road now a-days. I'm also interesting in lowering mine, and at some point I will need a new exhaust when this one gets to the "irritating" point of its rusty life.
I consider my stock 5th gen faster than most of the newer POS' I find on the road now a-days. I'm also interesting in lowering mine, and at some point I will need a new exhaust when this one gets to the "irritating" point of its rusty life.
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Had no intentions of making a big deal over this. It's my first car and after buying it I want to do things to make it my own and nicer than the average 5th gen Maxima on the street.
Don't worry. It is not your fault. My last car was 01 Maxima and I loved it. The car was great and I smoked plenty of newer sedans. Throw a few mods on the car, drive, and enjoy!
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You cant compare 5th gen maximas with brand new cars. And even though that did happen, it's still OK.
I'm here to tell you how a 5th gen Maxima (that includes the 3.0) is still better or holds it's own against most of those new cars you posted.
Those numbers you posted are BS, I know from experience not what some tools wrote in magazine.
The Accord V6 is definitely the fastest of that bunch and does get about 6sec or under 0-60 (with manual). Which, as you should know, is not a true indication of power or speed, it's just 0-60. That said, the Camry, Mazda, and Altima are slower.
Now, a 5.5gen 6MT will run 6secs or under 0-60 all day long with a good driver, stock. Even the autos will run around 6.5, and even my modded vq30dek runs about 6.5sec to 60.
A stock Maxima, even the VQ30 version, still holds its own against all those new v6 cars, maybe not in all 0-60 acceleration, but overall speed, comforts, amenities, etc..My old Maxima even has real leather compared to the brand new ones...
I drove the wife's 2014 Maxi with 290hp and I could only pull on her driving my car until like 20-30mph, then it was dead even, and then I LOST after 80mph when the CVT died.. And she was driving my car, meaning that I would be even faster had I driven my car (esp. the launch)... I told her to simply turn TC back on and floor it. That little story is just to say that, no, 5th gens don't suck and aren't slow at all, especially 5.5 gens!
To the OP, carry on with it. That's the whole point for us doing what we do, to have a unique Maxima unlike others, and also to get some very and I mean, even by today's standards, VERY decent performance.
I'm gonna suggest you look at ELM Wifi OBD adapter and CarGuagePro app for android, lets you advance timing, adjust RPM, do idle relearn, and general diagnostics (very good for 5th gens)
Also let me suggest you look at:
-Ypipe
-Headers (if you dont mind being real loud)
-NWP IM spacers
-intake/exhaust
Definitely lower it, helps GREATLY. Just don't do nothing stupid low and hurt it.
I'm here to tell you how a 5th gen Maxima (that includes the 3.0) is still better or holds it's own against most of those new cars you posted.
Those numbers you posted are BS, I know from experience not what some tools wrote in magazine.
The Accord V6 is definitely the fastest of that bunch and does get about 6sec or under 0-60 (with manual). Which, as you should know, is not a true indication of power or speed, it's just 0-60. That said, the Camry, Mazda, and Altima are slower.
Now, a 5.5gen 6MT will run 6secs or under 0-60 all day long with a good driver, stock. Even the autos will run around 6.5, and even my modded vq30dek runs about 6.5sec to 60.
A stock Maxima, even the VQ30 version, still holds its own against all those new v6 cars, maybe not in all 0-60 acceleration, but overall speed, comforts, amenities, etc..My old Maxima even has real leather compared to the brand new ones...
I drove the wife's 2014 Maxi with 290hp and I could only pull on her driving my car until like 20-30mph, then it was dead even, and then I LOST after 80mph when the CVT died.. And she was driving my car, meaning that I would be even faster had I driven my car (esp. the launch)... I told her to simply turn TC back on and floor it. That little story is just to say that, no, 5th gens don't suck and aren't slow at all, especially 5.5 gens!
To the OP, carry on with it. That's the whole point for us doing what we do, to have a unique Maxima unlike others, and also to get some very and I mean, even by today's standards, VERY decent performance.
I'm gonna suggest you look at ELM Wifi OBD adapter and CarGuagePro app for android, lets you advance timing, adjust RPM, do idle relearn, and general diagnostics (very good for 5th gens)
Also let me suggest you look at:
-Ypipe
-Headers (if you dont mind being real loud)
-NWP IM spacers
-intake/exhaust
Definitely lower it, helps GREATLY. Just don't do nothing stupid low and hurt it.
Incredible summary! Thank you for makin the contents of at least 40 interesting posts available to a new maxi owner in one place!
I like the 5.5 vs CVT comparo story
I like the 5.5 vs CVT comparo story
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george, your many posts over the years on this forum & on TMEC (Toronto Maxima Enthusiast Club) are wildly inconsistent, moronic, and just stupid.
Sometimes I believe you are posting for shock value, and you can't honestly believe most of your posts yourself.
Unless for entertainment purposes only, no one should respond to george's posts until he start making sense and become "normal."
george, you can't suck & blow at the same time.
Sometimes I believe you are posting for shock value, and you can't honestly believe most of your posts yourself.
Unless for entertainment purposes only, no one should respond to george's posts until he start making sense and become "normal."
george, you can't suck & blow at the same time.
opcorn:
This and many recent threads on the org recently...quickly turn into useless internet banter...
Can you guys imagine if we had 2- TWO george's on the forum...it would take twice as long filtering thru the nonsense. At least twice as long.
Can you guys imagine if we had 2- TWO george's on the forum...it would take twice as long filtering thru the nonsense. At least twice as long.
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Christ george, of all the numbers to f*ck up, you would think you would get the Maxima ones right. The 02-03 does 0-60 in 6.0 flat.
And in your statement in post #4, you're saying that after adding those four mods that you won't beat most V6 family sedans. With just the headers and the 3" exhaust, the 02 Maxima would outrun everything on your list.
And in your statement in post #4, you're saying that after adding those four mods that you won't beat most V6 family sedans. With just the headers and the 3" exhaust, the 02 Maxima would outrun everything on your list.
In terms of acceleration, a manual-equipped SE can launch from 0-to-60 mph in just 6.3 seconds.
Likely only on a straight patch of road
Last edited by george__; Oct 24, 2014 at 08:06 PM.
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Real world is the only true measure of the Maximas performance these days.
And a 5.5gen in decent shape should still run ~6sec to 60 in 2014 with a good driver + 6MT, despite age and all. And with mods, ohh baby
All those tests are mostly worthless these days. They're way outdated, cars are older, etc...
Real world is the only true measure of the Maximas performance these days.
And a 5.5gen in decent shape should still run ~6sec to 60 in 2014 with a good driver + 6MT, despite age and all. And with mods, ohh baby
Real world is the only true measure of the Maximas performance these days.
And a 5.5gen in decent shape should still run ~6sec to 60 in 2014 with a good driver + 6MT, despite age and all. And with mods, ohh baby
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